Police were called around 9:30 p.m. to the 2500 block of West Lafayette Avenue, where the triple-shooting took place.

Detectives said they found 19-year-old Darian Horton and his 23-year-old brother, Allen, with gunshot wounds to their upper bodies. They were both taken to Shock Trauma, where they were later pronounced dead.

The brothers' 48-year-old mother was also found with gunshot wounds to the hand and face, police said. She was also taken to Shock Trauma and is listed in serious condition.

Detectives said they believe the trio was shot inside their home and that they were targeted.

"There were believed to be three to four suspects, who entered the residence, shot the individuals and fled," said police spokesman Sgt. Anthony Smith.

Police said they are investigating several possibilities as a motive in the case. Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or homicide detectives at 410-396-2100.

John Bullock, who is the neighborhood association president in that area, said the family moved into the neighborhood recently, so not many of the neighbors knew them well.

"I don't think there's anything we could have done to prevent it, but at the same time, we want to be aware of what's going on in our community and also have relationships with our neighbors," he said. "The fact that it's so close is challenging. I live in the next block. I have a family -- there are many families here – so, it's not the kind of news we want in our neighborhood."

Officials said another son lives at the house but wasn't there at the time of the shooting.

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